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After seven seasons, "Parks and Recreation" bid farewell on NBC on Tuesday night with a series finale that leapt forward in time to show how things turned out for the gang from Pawnee, Ind. (To anyone who has ever watched this upbeat series, it should come as no surprise to learn that they all ended up very happy.) The comedy, which overcame an iffy six-episode first season to become one of the most critically beloved (if not award-winning) shows on television, was never a huge ratings draw and teetered on the brink of cancellation for most of its run. NBC brought it back this year for a final batch of 13 episodes, burning through the entire season in...

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